चंद्र मंत्र — Word-by-Word Meaning
चंद्र मंत्र
Every Sanskrit word explained in English
Word-by-Word Breakdown
ॐ
Om
the primordial sound
सों सोमाय
Som Somaya
the name/seed of the Moon (Chandra)
नमः
Namah
salutations / I bow
Complete Translation
ॐ। चंद्र को नमस्कार — इसकी कृपा बढ़ाने तथा अशुभ प्रभाव शांत करने हेतु।
Origin & History
Source: The Vedic Navagraha mantra of the Moon (Chandra)
Author: Traditional (Vedic Jyotish)
In Vedic astrology (jyotish) the nine grahas shape the course of life, and each has its own mantra for blessing and remedy. "Om Som Somaya Namah" is the mantra of the Moon (Chandra), which governs the mind, emotions, peace, intuition, the mother and mental well-being. When the planet is weak or malefic in the horoscope, sages prescribed chanting its mantra — together with charity, fasting on its day (Monday), worship of its deity and its gemstone (Pearl (Moti)) — to strengthen its grace and soften its difficulties.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Chandra Mantra?▼
It is the Vedic mantra of the Moon (Chandra) — "Om Som Somaya Namah". It is chanted to strengthen the Moon (Chandra) in one's birth chart and to reduce the difficulties caused when the planet is weak or malefic.
What are the benefits of the Chandra Mantra?▼
the Moon (Chandra) governs the mind, emotions, peace, intuition, the mother and mental well-being. Chanting its mantra is a classic jyotish remedy to bless these areas, to ease the planet's hard periods (dasha and transits), and to bring peace of mind and protection.
On which day should the Chandra Mantra be chanted?▼
It is most powerful on Monday. Chant it 108 times daily on a mala; as a complete remedy it is traditionally done as a japa of 11,000 repetitions over a fixed period.
Which gemstone is associated with the Moon (Chandra)?▼
The gemstone of the Moon (Chandra) is Pearl (Moti). It is worn (set in the correct metal and finger) only after consulting a qualified astrologer, alongside the mantra and the charity of the planet's items.
How is the Chandra Mantra used as an astrology remedy?▼
When the Moon (Chandra) is weak, afflicted, or running an unfavourable dasha/transit, the mantra is chanted (108 times daily, or the full 11,000 japa), combined with daan (charity) of the planet's items, fasting or worship on its day, and — with astrological guidance — its gemstone. Recite it with the Navagraha Mantra for overall planetary balance.
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